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The Now Corporation

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The Now Corporation
Legal namestring
Ubuy International FZE
Websiteurl
thenowcorp.net
Company typeenum
Public
Founded yearint
2003
Operating statusenum
Operating
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
11–50
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersOakland Park, United States
HQ citystring
Oakland Park
HQ countrystring
United States
HQ regionstring
North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Keyword5 values
cannabis-derived therapeutics, biopharmaceutical research, pharmaceutical development, therapeutic products, drug development
Industry1 code
1Drug Substance–Drug Product Integrated CDMO
CodeHLAGABAGPrimaryNo
NAICS code2 codes
  • Medicinal and Botanical Manufacturing325411
  • Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing325412
SIC code2 codes
  • Pharmaceutical Preparations2834
  • Medicinal Chemicals & Botanical Products2833
Product category
Biopharmaceutical Research
Social media profiles1 record
Cost components3 values
Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations
GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeServices
Services
Core offering1 text field

The Now Corporation is a biopharmaceutical research company that develops cannabis-derived therapeutic products. The company conducts research to formulate and develop pharmaceutical-grade therapeutic candidates derived from cannabis, targeting medical applications. It operates a small team (11-50 employees) and is publicly traded on OTC Pink under the ticker NWPN.

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Functional benefit
Problem solved
Product and service1 record
1Cannabis-derived therapeutic products
CategoryBiopharmaceutical therapeutics
Description

Research and development of cannabis-derived therapeutic candidates intended for pharmaceutical and medical applications; targeted at pharmaceutical companies, drug developers, and healthcare partners seeking novel therapeutic compounds.

Partnership1 partner
Strategic tierMinorTypeOthersAnnounced on2025-05-01
Description

The Now Corporation acquired Incued Fintech Platform. This appears to be an acquisition transaction. Limited details available about the nature of the fintech platform or integration plans.

Recent move2 records

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Expansion highlight3 records

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Peers10 records
TypeDirect peer
Description

Acquired GW Pharmaceuticals in 2021, originator of cannabis-derived Epidiolex (CBD) and Sativex. Most directly comparable cannabis-therapeutic developer with FDA-approved cannabinoid assets, GMP manufacturing, and global commercial reach - the bar The Now Corporation would need to clear in cannabis biopharma.

TypeEmerging player
Description

U.S. publicly-listed holding company with hemp-derived CBD wellness products and a subsidiary (Kannalife) exploring cannabinoid therapeutics. Comparable on small-cap, publicly-listed cannabis-derivative profile and over-the-counter distribution.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Biopharmaceutical company developing cannabinoid-based prescription therapeutics via biosynthesis and rare-disease pipeline. Comparable as a small-cap, R&D-driven cannabis biopharma pursuing regulated drug pathways.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Clinical-stage developer of pharmaceutically-produced transdermal cannabinoid therapeutics for orphan neurology and psychiatry indications. Closely comparable as a small-cap, pipeline-focused cannabinoid biopharmaceutical company targeting regulated drug approvals.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Global cannabis operator with historical biopharmaceutical ambitions (Spectrum Therapeutics) and pending/acquired U.S. THC entry vehicles. Broad incumbent setting regulated-market standards for pharmaceutical-grade cannabis products.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Clinical-stage biotech developing cannabidiol-based therapies for inflammatory heart disease. Comparable small-cap, publicly-listed cannabinoid biopharmaceutical with a similar regulatory and capital-raising profile to The Now Corporation's stated focus.

TypeEmerging player
Description

Clinical-stage company with prior cannabinoid pipeline exposure (now pivoted to precision oncology). Comparable on small-cap clinical-stage cannabinoid biopharma profile; illustrates the capital-intensive, high-failure-rate trajectory for cannabinoid therapeutic development.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Global cannabis operator historically backed by Altria, pursuing cannabinoid-based product innovation including biopharmaceutical R&D. Broad incumbent with capital and GMP infrastructure that a microcap cannabis biopharma would benchmark against.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Large Canadian-licensed cannabis producer with medical, consumer, and wholesale operations across multiple jurisdictions. Comparable on cannabis end-market positioning, though predominantly production/distribution rather than pure biopharma.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Large vertically-integrated cannabis operator with medical-cannabis, GMP manufacturing, and biopharmaceutical-adjacent capabilities. Broad incumbent illustrating the operational scale and capital base against which a microcap cannabis-biopharma claim would be measured.

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Weaknesses3 records

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Competitive moat2 records

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Key risks5 records

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Key highlights4 records

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Ideal customer profile1 record

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Profiles3 records

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Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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Investment1 record

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M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

The Now Corporation

Biopharmaceutical Researchthenowcorp.net

The Now Corporation firmographics

Firmographics
Name
The Now Corporation
Legal name
Ubuy International FZE
Website
https://thenowcorp.net
Company type
Public
Founded year
2003
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
11–50 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Where The Now Corporation is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Oakland Park
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Markets served

The Now Corporation business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations

The Now Corporation product offering

Product offering

Core offering

The Now Corporation is a biopharmaceutical research company that develops cannabis-derived therapeutic products. The company conducts research to formulate and develop pharmaceutical-grade therapeutic candidates derived from cannabis, targeting medical applications. It operates a small team (11-50 employees) and is publicly traded on OTC Pink under the ticker NWPN.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Cannabis-derived therapeutic products Research and development of cannabis-derived therapeutic candidates intended for pharmaceutical and medical applications; targeted at pharmaceutical companies, drug developers, and healthcare partners seeking novel therapeutic compounds.

Companies that use The Now Corporation

Customer profile

Ideal customer profiles1 record

The Now Corporation technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
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API docs
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App detail

The Now Corporation partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

  • Incued Fintech PlatformminorOthers · 1 May 2025The Now Corporation acquired Incued Fintech Platform. This appears to be an acquisition transaction. Limited details available about the nature of the fintech platform or integration plans.

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights3 records

The Now Corporation competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Jazz Pharmaceuticals (GW Pharmaceuticals): Acquired GW Pharmaceuticals in 2021, originator of cannabis-derived Epidiolex (CBD) and Sativex. Most directly comparable cannabis-therapeutic developer with FDA-approved cannabinoid assets, GMP manufacturing, and global commercial reach - the bar The Now Corporation would need to clear in cannabis biopharma.
  • InMed Pharmaceuticals: Biopharmaceutical company developing cannabinoid-based prescription therapeutics via biosynthesis and rare-disease pipeline. Comparable as a small-cap, R&D-driven cannabis biopharma pursuing regulated drug pathways.
  • Zynerba Pharmaceuticals: Clinical-stage developer of pharmaceutically-produced transdermal cannabinoid therapeutics for orphan neurology and psychiatry indications. Closely comparable as a small-cap, pipeline-focused cannabinoid biopharmaceutical company targeting regulated drug approvals.
  • Cardiol Therapeutics: Clinical-stage biotech developing cannabidiol-based therapies for inflammatory heart disease. Comparable small-cap, publicly-listed cannabinoid biopharmaceutical with a similar regulatory and capital-raising profile to The Now Corporation's stated focus.

Emerging players

  • Medical Marijuana Inc. U.S. publicly-listed holding company with hemp-derived CBD wellness products and a subsidiary (Kannalife) exploring cannabinoid therapeutics. Comparable on small-cap, publicly-listed cannabis-derivative profile and over-the-counter distribution.
  • Corbus Pharmaceuticals: Clinical-stage company with prior cannabinoid pipeline exposure (now pivoted to precision oncology). Comparable on small-cap clinical-stage cannabinoid biopharma profile; illustrates the capital-intensive, high-failure-rate trajectory for cannabinoid therapeutic development.

Broad incumbents

  • Canopy Growth: Global cannabis operator with historical biopharmaceutical ambitions (Spectrum Therapeutics) and pending/acquired U.S. THC entry vehicles. Broad incumbent setting regulated-market standards for pharmaceutical-grade cannabis products.
  • Cronos Group: Global cannabis operator historically backed by Altria, pursuing cannabinoid-based product innovation including biopharmaceutical R&D. Broad incumbent with capital and GMP infrastructure that a microcap cannabis biopharma would benchmark against.
  • Aurora Cannabis: Large Canadian-licensed cannabis producer with medical, consumer, and wholesale operations across multiple jurisdictions. Comparable on cannabis end-market positioning, though predominantly production/distribution rather than pure biopharma.
  • Tilray Brands: Large vertically-integrated cannabis operator with medical-cannabis, GMP manufacturing, and biopharmaceutical-adjacent capabilities. Broad incumbent illustrating the operational scale and capital base against which a microcap cannabis-biopharma claim would be measured.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights4 records

Customer concentration

The Now Corporation social profiles

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The Now Corporation financial estimates

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The Now Corporation leadership team

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

The Now Corporation funding detail

Funding detail

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Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

The Now Corporation M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A1 record

Investments1 record

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about The Now Corporation

What does The Now Corporation do?

The Now Corporation is a biopharmaceutical research company that develops cannabis-derived therapeutic products. The company conducts research to formulate and develop pharmaceutical-grade therapeutic candidates derived from cannabis, targeting medical applications. It operates a small team (11-50 employees) and is publicly traded on OTC Pink under the ticker NWPN.

Is The Now Corporation a public or private company?

The Now Corporation is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.

When was The Now Corporation founded?

The Now Corporation was founded in 2003. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is The Now Corporation based?

The Now Corporation is headquartered in Oakland Park, United States, in the North America region.

Who are The Now Corporation's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Jazz Pharmaceuticals (GW Pharmaceuticals), InMed Pharmaceuticals, Zynerba Pharmaceuticals and Cardiol Therapeutics. Emerging players are Medical Marijuana Inc. and Corbus Pharmaceuticals. Broad incumbents are Canopy Growth, Cronos Group, Aurora Cannabis and Tilray Brands.

Does The Now Corporation have an API?

No public API is recorded for The Now Corporation.

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